1972 Charger engine swap

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Old 03-26-2010, 02:17 PM
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is the loop on the driveshaft a little close to the shaft?
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Not at all, its a funny angle for the photo but it clears nicely on both sides.
Old 11-11-2010, 09:12 AM
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your car was exactly what i imagined my car to be b4 i joined this forum. very nice man and im sorry if i copy you but ive always liked flat/hotrod black espically on muscle cars. funny thing too is our cars are almost the same car.mine was originally the green your car was lol.
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It looks great!
You should bring it to Jimmy's Picnic in Golden Gate Park next year! There is always a good Mopar turnout!
Personally, I'm glad that you went with the 440 and yes, a '73 440 would have a cast crank.
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I just looked at the dates on these posts..... I'm way behind:-(
Old 11-24-2010, 12:25 PM
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Thanks guys, the Charger has been on the back burner for a while. Aside from engine performance issues it just needs new glass, interior and another couple passes of paint.
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Originally Posted by Apollo
Aside from engine performance issues it
whats the problem?
Old 12-10-2010, 12:11 AM
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Gotta set up the carb. Started the task of going through it, changing out jets and what not, never finished. And now she sits and waits. Crucial
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Looks great! That big Holley looks cool and makes a bit of a statement!
I have a similar Holley on my boat
Old 02-16-2011, 10:45 PM
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Got a little bit of work done.....
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:57 PM
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New carb, distributor, voltage reg, MSD wires n some engine bay organization. Runs incredible now. Sounds scary at idle and when rev'd... also got two bucket seats for the rear. Haven't fabbed them in yet but they fit in btwn the rear bars

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Old 02-26-2011, 08:41 AM
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How did you repair your dashpad? Was that one of those dashpad caps? My dashpad is cracked also and was considering one of those caps but was unsure about the fit and quality, by the looks of your photos it turned out pretty good........
Old 02-27-2011, 07:45 PM
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Thanks! It is not a dashpad cap. We glassed over/filled the original pad and used a vinyl coating to refurbish the dash pad. A lot of labor hours but it turned out phenomenal!! Total cost was maybe $20-$30 in materials.

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Old 02-28-2011, 12:35 PM
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I guess i hadnt heard of this process. Is this a repair kit that i can pick up at a local parts store? Can you give me more info on this process? This looks like a route that I would be interested in doing on mine. Thanks!!
Old 02-28-2011, 01:39 PM
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Not a kit. Just get some body filler, fiberglass reinforcement and primers/paints with a the final coating being SEM's "Color Coat". SEM is the ****!

HD Video of the Charger running!

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Old 02-28-2011, 01:52 PM
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Looking awesome!

FYI - Youtube videos are not support by the server for some reason. I'm still looking into why. You'll have to post the link.
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Ah, here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ltwp9dpMQ
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I appreciate the info..........Thanks!!
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dash looks awsome!
i was praying you were changing the green. lol
as all ways great photos.
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Car sounds good man--I agree scary-
Cant wait till mine starts-hopefully this year
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Great thread! Really enjoyed following the project!
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